Why is biblical poetry more difficult to interpret than other genres? I have always asked myself that; I wonder if, in part, it has to do with some people's understanding. For example, some don't believe Job was poetry but a real-life dialogue. I also think most people try to interpret poetry in the sense of exploration with a new thought, not considering history or that the original readers would understand it. I think folks try to interpret scripture differently as if it's only about them. As Sam mentioned, it's important to remember it's not about me; of course, it's for me, just not all about me.
In what ways have you seen apocalyptic literature (Daniel and Revelation) interpreted poorly? How do the tips for interpreting Apocalyptic literature avoid abusing or misusing these texts? The best information I have ever heard happened as I watched this video and heard Sam say if it had not made sense to the original hears, then it's probably inaccurate. That is gold. The whole left behind series is a way that people have misinterpreted the scriptures, meant for fun reading. Still, many people have taken theological views based on that series and interpreted it as something happening in the future.